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      University of New Mexico

      International Business I

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Strategy, World History, Business Management, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics, Risk Management, Investments, Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • International Business I: University of New Mexico
    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
    • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
    • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University

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